Assistant Buyer

Ganymede; London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Buyer for rail infrastructure projects at Old Oak Common, one of the UK's high-profile transport developments. This role includes supporting procurement activities and offers career progression opportunities with CIPS training support, hybrid working options, and a temp-to-perm path.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Temp-to-perm opportunity

CIPS training support

Exposure to major rail infrastructure works

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a procurement or buying role (rail/infrastructure experience ideal).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with procurement systems, processes, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Buyers and Senior Buyers in managing procurement for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Helping prepare and issue RfQs, support ITT processes, and contribute to supplier selection.
• Coordinating with commercial and project teams to ensure procurement timelines are met.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

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Assistant Buyer – Rail Infrastructure Projects | Old Oak Common

£28,000 - £32,000 + Hybrid Working + Temp-to-Perm Opportunity + CIPS Training Support

Are you an Assistant Buyer looking to develop your career in the rail and infrastructure sector?

We’re hiring for an Assistant Buyer to support procurement activities on major station and track renewal projects at Old Oak Common – one of the UK’s most high-profile transport developments.

This is a temp-to-perm role with clear progression opportunities and full support for professional development, including CIPS training.

What’s in it for you:

• Hybrid working: 4 days on site at Old Oak Common, 1 day remote
• Temp-to-perm route for faster onboarding (6 months PAYE, then permanent)
• CIPS training support (post-perm)
• Exposure to major rail infrastructure works with structured career development

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting Buyers and Senior Buyers in managing procurement for subcontractors and suppliers
• Helping prepare and issue RfQs, support ITT processes, and contribute to supplier selection
• Managing procurement records and assisting with onboarding processes
• Coordinating with commercial and project teams to ensure procurement timelines are met

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a procurement or buying role (rail/infrastructure experience ideal)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Familiarity with procurement systems, processes, and documentation
• Ambition to grow into a Buyer role over time

Next steps:

Interviews are starting soon – don’t miss your chance to contribute to one of the UK’s most transformative rail projects. Apply now via the button or send your CV to Connor at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain and Project Management

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Construction, and Building Construction

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